Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This video answers the question “Would you die if a sling shot watermelon hit you in the face?” This footage was taken from the Amazing Race Reality TV Series back in 2010. We use impact force to answer this question and show a step by step process of our problem solving / mathematical modeling approach.
This video is a slight re-upload of just the ending of our "Chucking Things off Skyscrapers" video if you've already watched it. We thought the watermelon content was epic enough for it's own short video.
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique algebra context topics, geometry context topics, trigonometry context topics, and calculus context topics. We go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2023 BYU
This video answers the question “Would you die if a sling shot watermelon hit you in the face?” This footage was taken from the Amazing Race Reality TV Series back in 2010. We use impact force to answer this question and show a step by step process of our problem solving / mathematical modeling approach.
This video is a slight re-upload of just the ending of our "Chucking Things off Skyscrapers" video if you've already watched it. We thought the watermelon content was epic enough for it's own short video.
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique algebra context topics, geometry context topics, trigonometry context topics, and calculus context topics. We go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Doug Corey and Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Doug Corey
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2023 BYU
